Sugar & Spice has a sweet aroma that comes across in the first bite but is really deceiving. Once the mouth takes on the sweetness it changes to sensing the spiciness from the cayenne and pepper. On a scale of 1 to 10, the spice level of this product would be a 6. The sauce is great as a dipping sauce for burgers, sausages, steaks and is a fantastic glaze for chicken. For a change of pace simmer with fresh cranberries to create a bbq chutney.